Cyber Security Analyst

IT Security / SOC Analyst

1-3 Years Experience

12 Month Contract with a move to permanent

Flexible working

Our client is currently hiring a associate level IT Security Analyst, who can come in and assist them with their SOC function. This is not a services company, you will work within their experienced security team, and learn from professionals with decades of experience.

Skills and Qualifications:

1-3 years experience working in a Cyber Security Role OR a recent Cyber Security Graduate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse security events and alerts from multiple sources, including SIEM Logs, Endpoint Point protection, Firewalls, etc... Ensure all events and alerts are handled within the existing procedures and guidelines.
• Analyse cyber security events from multiple sources (SIEM, IP/DS, EDR, AV, Firewalls, etc).
• Updating investigation, handling, response, and incident response playbook documentation.
• Perform threat hunting and develop detection rules to minimise false positives.
• Collaborate with IT, and team members to mitigate risks and improve security measures.
• Investigating Potential Phishing Email.
• Compliance Monitoring - Stay updated on emerging threats and optimise security tools for effective incident detection. Manage exceptions to security policy.
• Support the vulnerability management program, including identifying, assessing, and prioritising vulnerabilities. Collaborate with IT Teams to ensure timely remediation within SLA.
• Identify process improvement areas and new opportunities in technologies or capabilities.
• Creating an environment which drives knowledge sharing with various teams.